Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle and Toyota Auris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 50 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7200 | |
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